Nazareth news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Nazareth, Israel:

Local News

• Nazareth's Old City to undergo major renovation (Haaretz, March 2023) - The Old City of Nazareth is set to undergo a major renovation project, which will include the restoration of historic buildings and the creation of new public spaces.
• Nazareth's Arab community protests against Israeli government's plans to annex West Bank (The Times of Israel, February 2023) - Thousands of Arabs from Nazareth and other parts of Israel protested against the Israeli government's plans to annex parts of the West Bank.
• Nazareth's Christian community celebrates Epiphany (The Jerusalem Post, January 2023) - The Christian community in Nazareth celebrated the Epiphany, also known as the Feast of the Magi, with processions and festivities.

Tourism and Culture

• Nazareth's Basilica of the Annunciation to undergo restoration (The Catholic Herald, February 2023) - The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the world, is set to undergo a major restoration project.
• Nazareth's Arab cuisine gains international recognition (The Guardian, January 2023) - Nazareth's Arab cuisine has gained international recognition, with many restaurants and food festivals popping up around the world.
• Nazareth's annual Christmas festival attracts thousands of visitors (The Times of Israel, December 2022) - Nazareth's annual Christmas festival, which takes place in December, attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.

Politics and Conflict

• Nazareth's Arab leaders call for calm after Israeli-Palestinian clashes (The New York Times, January 2023) - Arab leaders in Nazareth called for calm after clashes broke out between Israeli security forces and Palestinian protesters in the city.
• Nazareth's mayor calls for international intervention to end Israeli occupation (The Guardian, February 2023) - The mayor of Nazareth, Ali Salam, called for international intervention to end the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
• Nazareth's residents protest against Israeli government's plans to demolish homes (The Jerusalem Post, March 2023) - Residents of Nazareth protested against the Israeli government's plans to demolish homes in the city, which they say is a violation of their human rights.